A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Indian army selects Meprolight's Mepro X6 as dedicated daytime sight for in-service NEGEV machine gunsThe Indian Army has chosen the Meprolight MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its NEGEV machine guns. This advanced optic will improve target ide...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Global air travel demand to slow to 2.1% in 2026, IATA saysGlobal air travel demand is set to grow in 2026, but at a slower rate. The Middle East faces a significant contraction due to ongoing confl...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
India appoints Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as next Army ChiefLieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of the Army Staff on June 30, 2026. He succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi. Lt Gen S...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
FIS recognises BSSA as national body for ski and snowboard in IndiaSki Snowboard India has been disaffiliated by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). The Bhartiya Ski and Snowboard Associat...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
CIC pulls up PNGRB over RTI reply on safety, inspections of IGL pipeline workThe Central Information Commission has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. This is for not properly answering a Righ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Google to invest $50 million to train over 300,000 workers for construction and technical jobsGoogle is investing fifty million dollars to train more than three hundred thousand workers. This initiative targets construction and techn...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Why Google is investing millions in electricians, welders and pipefitters in the age of AIGoogle is investing $50 million through Google.org to train over 300,000 American workers for skilled trades like electrical work and weldi...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tendersCentral agencies can now ban contractors from government projects for failing to pay worker wages or social security contributions. Repeat ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Afcons Infra shares soar over 9% on Rs 5,301 cr order to build world’s second-largest breakwaterAfcons Infrastructure shares surged following a significant contract win. The company will construct a 10.14-km breakwater for Vadhvan Port...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Meta to launch America's workforce academy for guaranteed job placement with $115 million first year investmentMeta is launching America's Workforce Academy (AWA), a nationwide program designed to fast-track individuals into long-term careers in skil...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildoutThe cost-free program, America's Workforce Academy, will end in guaranteed job offers to graduates, the company said in a statement. A Meta...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
'Ocean of energy' found in Andaman: What the new gas discovery means? Can it reduce India's import dependence?Andaman oil discovery news: Oil India has confirmed the discovery of natural gas in an exploratory well in the Andaman Sea, marking a signi...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Karnataka CM defends Bharat Jodo clubs, BJP calls it’s to help Congress workers line their pocketsThe Karnataka government is gearing up to establish a network of 10,000 Bharat Jodo Associations, with each receiving a generous grant of R...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.09 PM IST